Ireland
Zoom in on everything Ireland has to offer before boarding the plane for your study abroad experience: the country’s rich heritage, stunning landscapes and thousands of opportunities. Fáilte!
End of Semester
After the final exams, this semester finally comes to an end. The campus also becomes quieter. Many friends are leaving Maynooth for their home...
Rolling Under the Stars
“I know I have a whole year here, and I know how that year is going to fly by. I just take it a...
Springfest in the Snow
With one last trip out of the country to take before wrapping up the semester, my friend Nat and I decided on a camping...
In Ireland, Time Flies When You Relax
As a student from Japan, Ireland has been a faraway place for me, just like the Moon. Despite the fact that I have personally...
Award Ceremony
Time flies by quickly, my first academic year is going to end, and when I look back, there are really many cherished memories to...
Chasing the Highlands
Having learned so much about the ancient Celtic tradition in my old Irish classes here on campus, I couldn't wait to get a chance...
Student in Ireland, for St. Patrick’s Day?
There might be times when, in Ireland, you’ll find yourself slightly bored, scrolling up and down your phone, swiping left and right, watching videos...
Feeling Lucky
Reaching the midpoint of my last semester here in Ireland, I’ve found myself becoming increasingly appreciative of my surroundings. While I’ve been cautious to...
Cliffs of Moher and Limerick
Ireland is no doubt a beautiful country with many great tourist attractions which are very well worth visiting. I have been living here for...
From Student to Teacher
The adventures of becoming a teacher abroad and the secrets to improving a second language
As I might have mentioned in one of the older...
Embrace
In previous blogs, I’ve talked about how making new friends is so exciting and fun, this time, I also wanted to point out why...
International Students Get to Stay More in Ireland after Graduation
The Irish government has some great news for all non-EU/EEA students who are currently completing their masters or doctoral studies: from now on, non-EU/EEA...
A visit to Howth
My friend and I wanted to have a relaxing weekend and wanted to explore more of Ireland. So we decided to take a train...
My Trip to Barcelona
One of the advantages to studying in Ireland is just how close are the other European countries! And since I wasn’t going back home...
Wandering in Wonderful Ireland
My time at Maynooth University is fleeting, it seems semester 1 comes to an end just overnight. Looking back to these past days, I...